Description
In midsummer the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of lavender flowers
introduced in 1998 by the former Canyon Creek Nursery
It is not one that will chase gardeners from the garden
Ray Jordan
The typical lacy green leaves are speckled with lemon cream blotches
Ruscus aculeatus var angustifolius Chenault Athyrium In midsummer the clumps areRuscus aculeatus var. angustifolius 'Chenault' is a very rare selection of tough as nails Butcher's Broom, which originated at the Chenault Nursery in France. Our plants came from the Charlotte garden of the late garden writer, Elizabeth Lawrence (thanks to Lindie Wilson). The plant is described by Lawrence in her 1963 article, later reprinted in "A Garden of One's Own," "The evergreen foliage is very narrow, but equally as sharp, giving a unique